FIR filed against seed firm after farmer complaints; Shivraj Singh Chouhan orders action, compensation

April 17, 2026 5:00 PM

FIR filed against seed firm after farmer complaints; Shivraj Singh Chouhan orders action, compensation

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has ordered strict action against a seed company following complaints from farmers in Madhya Pradesh over alleged substandard seeds that led to significant crop losses. Acting on his directions, an FIR has been registered against Nunhems India Private Limited at the Manawar Police Station in Dhar district, with authorities launching an investigation into the matter. Farmers report heavy losses The action comes after farmers from Dhar and Khargo...

India Unveils ₹11,440 Crore ‘Mission Aatmanirbharta in Pulses’ to Achieve Self-Sufficiency and Strengthen Farmer Prosperity

October 13, 2025 12:24 PM

India Unveils ₹11,440 Crore ‘Mission Aatmanirbharta in Pulses’ to Achieve Self-Sufficiency and Strengthen Farmer Prosperity

In a landmark move aimed at reshaping India’s agricultural future, the Government of India has launched a comprehensive ₹11,440 crore initiative—'Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses'—with a strategic vision to achieve full self-sufficiency in pulse production by 2030–31. Announced by the Union Cabinet and launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this mission marks one of the most significant agricultural interventions in recent years. It aligns directly with t...